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Posted on Thursday May 11, 2017 | windows 10, updates, patches, operating systems, microsoft, cybersecurity
Updates to the Windows operating system have a controversial reputation. On the one hand, Microsoft issues them frequently to combat cybersecurity risks and introduce new features. On the other hand, the update frequency and requirements leave some users feeling like it's impossible to keep up. The most recent announcement from Microsoft is working to address these inconsistencies.
Posted on Wednesday April 26, 2017 | word, security training, security, phishing, office, microsoft, malware, dridex
Software developers and hackers are in a constant game of cat and mouse. When cybercriminals find new security bugs to exploit, tech companies have to quickly release a solution that secures those vulnerabilities. Just this month, Microsoft released a patch to eliminate a Word exploit designed to steal user information. If you're an avid Microsoft Word user, here's what you need to know about the bug.
Posted on Tuesday April 25, 2017 | windows 10, operating system, microsoft, creators update
Creators Update contains the most significant upgrades to Microsoft's Windows 10. Some of the stand-out features include application enhancements, improved user experience, and a few productivity features that may seem too small to be noticed. These upgrades were recently rolled out, giving reason to personal and business users alike to get excited.
Posted on Tuesday April 11, 2017 | privacy, office 365, microsoft, docs com
In case you didn't know, Microsoft provides Office 365 users with a free document-sharing platform called docs.com. It's a great new tool for publishing files intended for public viewing. The downside is, sensitive documents are published without the file owners' permission. These include hundreds of users who might be unaware that their private files can be viewed by the public.
Posted on Friday April 07, 2017 | windows, vista, system, smb, small, operating, microsoft, medium, business
We live in a digital era where innovations are emerging quicker than the speed of light. This means older operating systems might soon be discontinued. Case in point, Microsoft Vista. After a 10-year run, Microsoft is set to discontinue support for Vista users from April 11th onwards. On top of that, key security or software updates will cease as well.
Posted on Thursday April 06, 2017 | windows, wikileaks, samsung, microsoft, iphone, encryption, cybersecurity, apple
Wikileaks, the website that anonymously publishes leaked information, recently released a number of documents alleging widespread surveillance by the US government. The released documents claim that the vast majority of these efforts took place via smartphones, messaging apps and...TVs? Let's see just how worrisome they really are.
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